Cosmos, Double Take

A spectacular show of flowers all summer long.

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The eyes have it. These joyously showy flowers, in bicolor pink with yellow eyes, massed in a sunny border, put on a spectacular show all summer long. The billowy 3 to 4' tall plants produce an abundant flourish of frilled, full to semidouble 4" flowers. The butterflies love them and so will you.

Harvesting

Tall cosmos add a soft, airy touch to the back of an annual or mixed border. You can also use them as a fast-growing annual hedge or in a cutting garden. Since the taller cultivars are not always uniform in height, theyre perfect for adding an informal look to cottage gardens. Shorter cultivars of both species are ideal near the front of the border, in containers, or as edgings. They also make beautiful cut flowers. Because cosmos is easy to grow and the seeds are large and easy to handle, it is a good choice for a childrens garden.